Machinarium

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 28, 2012
    70
    A brilliantly inventive, beautiful and tender experience. Just don't let its looks blind you to its issues, like that smack-peddling glamour model you pursued at uni.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
  1. Allthat
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    A really good adventure game, one with a lot of charm. It's puzzles are intuitive and not overwhelmingly difficult. This is a must play ifA really good adventure game, one with a lot of charm. It's puzzles are intuitive and not overwhelmingly difficult. This is a must play if you're an adventure game fan like me and worth checking out even if you're not.… Full Review »
  2. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    Simple point-and-click adventure maybe, but it's pretty hard and the puzzles aren't always logical in my opinion. But there is a good set ofSimple point-and-click adventure maybe, but it's pretty hard and the puzzles aren't always logical in my opinion. But there is a good set of help features to get tips. I like the wonderful art-style but the world seems a bit too sad at times. It's a nice adventure though.… Full Review »
  3. monosyllabical
    May 6, 2013
    8
    A simple, point-and-click adventure that really shines with a wonderful, inventive art-style, a beautiful score, and a sweet tale of risingA simple, point-and-click adventure that really shines with a wonderful, inventive art-style, a beautiful score, and a sweet tale of rising from the gutters to claim justice and love. Puzzles can be a bit frustrating, but there's an excellent set of help features to prevent prolonged head-scratching. The game's length is a bit short (about 4-6 hours), but what's there is tightly designed and well-paced. There's really very little to gripe about with this game. Machinarium is a small wonder, a fantastic adventure with a quiet, emotional core. Well worth anyone's time.… Full Review »
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